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On Saturday evening, the Edmonton Oilers play the Washington Capitals for the second time in 2025-26. The two teams don’t have a lot of overlapping history. Neither team has been a Stanley Cup contender at the same time, as the Capitals were good enough to make the playoffs during the 1980s, but only made it…
From In the Pressbox | 13 days ago | 1 read
It may not have been their best overall performance of the season so far, but the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night is certainly high on the rankings. They had every reason to lose that game just simply based on the schedule and the matchup. The Oilers have dunked on […]
From PensBurgh | 13 days ago | 3 reads
After all the talk about not being able to win three in a row, the Edmonton Oilers are suddenly staring down the barrel of a three-game losing skid. This eight-game homestand opened with a 5-0 win over the St. Louis Blues, an impressive result that came on the heels of a 6-0 pounding of the…
From In the Pressbox | 13 days ago | 2 reads
The Oilers were starting back at zero in their quest for three straight wins, and the first step to trying to make that happen would be to beat the Penguins as they roll into Edmonton on the second half of a back-to-back set. Of course, this was the same scenario the boys were in two…
From In the Pressbox | 14 days ago | 5 reads
The Edmonton Oilers are expected to chase a top nine forward ahead of the trade deadline, and Jeff Marek just tossed a familiar, spicy name into the mix by linking them to Jonathan Toews as a potential low cost add if the Winnipeg Jets slide into seller mode. Pierre LeBrun said Edmonton left its recent meetings with a “very concrete plan” to target that kind of forward, with the internal debate being whether the best value is down the middle or on the wing. Why Jeff Marek floated Toews...
From NHL Trade Rumors | 14 days ago | 2 reads
Here are your Pens Points for this Friday morning… The Pittsburgh Penguins traveled to Edmonton, Alberta, on Thursday night for a date with Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Tristan Jarry, and the Edmonton Oilers. However, a three-goal outburst in 37 seconds set the tone for the night, as the Penguins were en route to a 6-2 […]
From PensBurgh | 14 days ago | 3 reads
Well, that was ugly. On Thursday evening, the Edmonton Oilers hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins on the third game of their eight-game home stand. With Tristan Jarry starting against his former team, it didn’t go well, as the Penguins put six past their old netminder in a 6-2 victory. Let’s take a look at what happened…
From In the Pressbox | 14 days ago | 2 reads
Pregame There’s nothing better than an unexpected return to the lineup, each team has a good one tonight. Nine days ago, Erik Karlsson wasn’t to be re-evaluated for two weeks. He’s back tonight. Arturs Silovs starts in goal. Edmonton gets a welcome return of their own, Leon Draisaitl is back from Germany on a family […]
From PensBurgh | 14 days ago | 3 reads
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From PensBurgh | 14 days ago | 3 reads
The Edmonton Oilers have played 23 home games this season. They’ve won 12 and are only 12-7-4 and have outscored teams 83-74. In the three previous seasons, the Oilers had the eighth most home wins in the NHL and were three back of the fifth most. They have been a very good to dominant team…
From In the Pressbox | 14 days ago | 1 read
The Edmonton Oilers have a “very concrete plan” to target a top-nine forward ahead of the NHL Trade deadline, but no deal is imminent, according to TSN Insider Pierre LeBrun. LeBrun was on TSN’s Insider Trading Thursday, saying that out of the Oilers’ pro meetings last week, Edmonton decided on their path for how to…
From In the Pressbox | 14 days ago | 2 reads
If you’re an Edmonton Oilers fan planning to watch tonight’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, you might want to brace yourself. The lineup Kris Knoblauch is rolling out isn’t just unconventional — it’s borderline experimental. And not in the fun, exciting way. More in the “hold on tight and hope for the best” way. Ryan…
From In the Pressbox | 14 days ago | 2 reads
The big question entering March 6th’s NHL trade deadline is what will the Edmonton Oilers do? After making consecutive Stanley Cup Finals, the Oilers are looking to get over the hump in 2026. While the team isn’t perfect, starting the season slow once again, they’ve really come into their own since the end of November….
From In the Pressbox | 14 days ago | 3 reads
The Edmonton Oilers are -177 favorites over the Pittsburgh Penguins (+147) playing on home ice on Thursday at Rogers Place in Edmonton. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Oilers vs. Penguins Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Oilers (-177) Underdog: Penguins (+147) Total: 6.5 Best Oilers vs. Penguins Promo Codes How to Watch Oilers vs. Penguins Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026 Time: 9 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Edmonton, Alberta Venue: Rogers Place Live...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 14 days ago | 5 reads
Is Zach Hyman likely to score a goal when his Edmonton Oilers face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday? The game starts at 9:00 PM ET — we can help you make the right bet via the stats and insights available in this article. Zach Hyman Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Penguins Anytime Goal Odds: +135 (Bet $10 to win $13.50 if he scores a goal) Hyman Goals Betting Stats In 32 games played this season, Hyman has recorded 31 points, with eight multi-point efforts. Hyman has scored in 15 of...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 15 days ago | 4 reads
Will Justin Brazeau score for the Pittsburgh Penguins versus the Edmonton Oilers, on Thursday at 9:00 PM ET? Stats and trends to help you make the right call are provided in this article. Justin Brazeau Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Oilers Anytime Goal Odds: +475 (Bet $10 to win $47.50 if he scores a goal) Brazeau Goals Betting Stats Through 35 games, Brazeau has 22 points, including six multi-point contests. Brazeau has scored in 10 of 35 games this season, and had multiple goals in...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 15 days ago | 6 reads
When the Pittsburgh Penguins meet the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday (at 9:00 PM ET), is Sidney Crosby likely to light the lamp? We have stats and trends to help you make the right wager below. Sidney Crosby Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Oilers Anytime Goal Odds: +175 (Bet $10 to win $17.50 if he scores a goal) Crosby Goals Betting Stats In one game Crosby has played with a set points prop (out of two opportunities), he’s topped the prop total. Crosby has put up a point in 34 games this...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 15 days ago | 5 reads
When the Edmonton Oilers play the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday (at 9:00 PM ET), is Jack Roslovic likely to score? We have stats and trends to help you make the best bet below. Jack Roslovic Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Penguins Anytime Goal Odds: +290 (Bet $10 to win $29.00 if he scores a goal) Roslovic Goals Betting Stats In 38 games played this season, Roslovic has posted 22 points, with six multi-point efforts. Roslovic has scored in 12 of 38 games this season, including multi...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 15 days ago | 4 reads
The storylines for this Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins game aren’t quite as juicy as the matchup in December. Of course, that game was just a few days after the Stuart Skinner-Tristan Jarry swap, and Leon Draisaitl whacked home his 1,000th point, leading to cigarettes for all in the dressing room in a 6-4 win….
From In the Pressbox | 15 days ago | 4 reads
The Edmonton Oilers play the Pittsburgh Penguins at Rogers Place on Thursday at 9 p.m. ET, and we have best bets suggestions in this article, if you’re considering a wager. Best Oilers vs. Penguins Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Connor McDavid, Oilers +100 30 G in 51 GP Zach Hyman, Oilers +135 19 G in 32 GP Sidney Crosby, Penguins +170 26 G in 49 GP Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Oilers +210 12 G in 42 GP ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 15 days ago | 4 reads
It’s been another wild week around here with the Oilers rollercoaster making another loop, and I’ve got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready to recap it all. On today’s podcast, I talked about the Oilers’ inability to string wins together, Tristan Jarry’s first home start, Curtis Lazar’s 600th game, and much more….
From In the Pressbox | 15 days ago | 2 reads
The Bakersfield Condors are officially on a roll. They beat the Calgary Wranglers Friday and Saturday by a combined score of 6-1, making it nine straight games with a point for the young roster. With their recent hot streak, the Condors have moved themselves into second place in terms of goals scored, with 132. The…
From In the Pressbox | 15 days ago | 3 reads
A month ago, the trade market in the NHL looked very weak. The gap between a playoff spot and the bottom of the standings was so slim that it really wasn’t clear how many teams were going to become sellers ahead of the trade deadline. Over the last few weeks, that has changed. There are…
From In the Pressbox | 15 days ago | 2 reads
There are just 11 forwards at Edmonton Oilers’ head coach Kris Knoblauch’s disposal, but there are 18 available bodies. Running 11 forwards and seven defencemen on Tuesday night against the New Jersey Devils got the Oilers into a bind. Vasily Podkolzin missed 17 minutes due to “instigating” and misconduct for jumping to Connor McDavid’s defence,…
From In the Pressbox | 15 days ago | 2 reads
On Sunday, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins played his 1,000th game with the Edmonton Oilers. As you know, the Oilers have a long and storied history, but the longest-tenured Oiler became the first player in team history to play 1,000 games exclusively with the Oilers, and just the second player to play his 1,000th game with the team….
From In the Pressbox | 15 days ago | 3 reads